We all remember from childhood a strange word in the French manner, which our parents called a closet for storing clothes - "chiffonier". The wardrobe in the bedroom was a very popular type of furniture, and it could be found in almost any home. How, in fact, does a chiffonier differ from an ordinary wardrobe and how to choose a chiffoner for a bedroom? Read about it in our publication.
What is the difference between a wardrobe and a wardrobe
The main difference between the concepts of "wardrobe" / "wardrobe" is considered to be that the first is a generalized version for the name of the pieces of furniture in which clothes are stored. But not any product that contains something, you can call it that. For example, bedside tables are not cabinets, because their dimensions are too small. Also, whatnots are not suitable for this concept, because there are no doors in them.
A wardrobe is a large roomy piece of furniture that has sections for storing clothes. At the same time, such products usually have shelves and drawers.
Cabinets, as a rule, have an addition to their name, which determines their specificpurpose. For example, for storing dishes I use special pieces of furniture, namely buffets. Products that are designed for the same purpose, but also have a glass showcase, are called sideboards. Bedroom wardrobes, for example, which are equipped with drawers, can be called chests of drawers. In addition, you can often see the name of a bookcase, kitchen cabinet, etc.
What is a wardrobe
However, what is the fundamental difference between wardrobes? In fact, it's just a too narrow term that is of French origin: chiffonnier is the name for linen cabinets. The device of the chiffonier is the same as that of the cabinets, but the chiffoniers are designed specifically for storing clothes. Therefore, this name is not suitable for a piece of furniture that contains household appliances or other things.
Wardrobe - furniture that has drawers for linen, bars with hangers, shelves. Such products may also have sections for storing ties and accessories, as well as mobile baskets or compartments in which you can keep scarves, etc. Some models are also equipped with special places in which you can put shoes. Be sure to have a mirror in the wardrobe (built-in).
Of course, today it is not so common to hear such a word, but earlier it was quite popular. Often now pieces of furniture in which clothes, shoes and accessories are stored are simply called a “wardrobe”. And it cannot be said that it is wrong to do so.
It should be saidthat wardrobes can have different purposes, for example, there is a wardrobe for children or a wardrobe for a bedroom, depending on the characteristics of the room in which the furniture will stand.
Varieties of chiffoniers
What can wardrobes be like according to their device?
- Ordinary chiffoniers made of wood or chipboard. Previously, it was customary to use only hinged doors for such cabinets, but today “compartment” designs are becoming increasingly popular. Such wardrobes, equipped with mirrors that are built simply into the door, look quite presentable and modern. At the same time, they contain a large number of things, so you do not need to put additional chests of drawers or cabinets in the room.
- Recessed wardrobes. You should not necessarily consider only options for buying free-standing furniture. Today you can buy ready-made products or order built-in wardrobes especially for you, which truly transform the look of the room. Such wardrobes are easily filled with different sections and shelves for storing clothes and accessories. However, among the disadvantages of such cabinets, it is worth noting that they cannot be rearranged in the future.
- Corner wardrobe. By forcing a minimal, dedicated space in the room, you can free up more usable space. In addition, such an interior will look easier if you put the cabinet in the corner. Sometimes, if you use a corner wardrobe in the design of a room, it becomes possible to correct the disadvantages in the layoutpremises.
Where to put the wardrobe
Large pieces of furniture are best placed against short walls in order to maintain proportionality in the interior. Tall and narrow cabinets will look good in corners. If you pick up a wardrobe in the bedroom, then the space between it and the bed must reach at least one meter. Cabinet doors must not touch the window sill, and most importantly, nothing must block the doors when they open.
How to choose a wardrobe
Be sure to pay attention to the height of the furniture body. If we talk about the wardrobe department, in which suits, blouses, shirts, etc. are stored, then it should have indicators of at least 120-150 centimeters. The space in the closet reserved for long dresses or coats should reach a height of 150 to 180 cm. The width of the wardrobe department in the wardrobe cannot be less than five or six hangers (trempel), and even better - ten. When choosing a wardrobe, be sure to consider how many people will use this piece of furniture to determine its performance.
The depth of the wardrobe should be as deep as possible. A narrow wardrobe can have indicators from one to one and a half meters.
Any wardrobe needs space for belts, ties and scarves, so check for hangers and drawers. Otherwise, you simply will have nowhere to put things of small size, so that theyit was easy to find and they didn't get wrinkled.
And, of course, if you really need a wardrobe, it should have a built-in mirror (remember that high mirrors visually stretch the silhouette, so this option is more acceptable to see yourself in full growth).
How to choose a closet for clothes
The built-in coupe wardrobe will look great in a small room, because it will save space.
Today it is fashionable to purchase a radius version of cabinets. This wardrobe has oval panels. They look presentable, especially if they were made to order. Varieties of radial (radius) chiffoniers include concave, convex, diagonal options. Such pieces of furniture are suitable for rooms of more impressive sizes, because such a design cannot be placed otherwise than in the corner of the room or in the middle of one of the walls.
Be careful! A narrow cabinet provides for the presence of aluminum profiles, and large models already have steel elements that prevent them from deforming under the weight of their weight.
Varieties of corner wardrobes
There are four types of corner models. Thus, it is customary to single out five-wall chiffoniers, triangular products, in the form of a trapezoid or the so-called "L-shaped" pieces of furniture. Bedroom wardrobes can be selected depending on the size of the room, its design and your personal preferences. One of the varieties of chiffoniers are corner models.
Howchoose a corner wardrobe in the bedroom
It is necessary to select corner models, taking into account the place in which they will be installed, the presence of additional elements (shelves and partitions, drawers, stands, compartments and baskets). In addition, your personal aesthetic preferences should play a big role when choosing such an impressive piece of furniture.
The material for the production of wardrobe doors can often be chipboard, as well as MDF. In fact, in practical applications, they are quite resistant to moisture and solar radiation. You can choose such a wardrobe in the bedroom without fear that it will deform.
A rather important element in such models are roller mechanisms. It is best if they are made of aluminum or steel (the first option is preferable). Be sure to pay attention to the strength and reliability of sliding doors.
